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Morkam Family History

Morkam Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mora, Morcom, Markham, Moran, Morgan, Morga, Mork, Morken, Gorham

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Where is the Morkam family from?

You can see how Morkam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morkam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Morkam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Morkam families living in Cornwall. This was about 78% of all the recorded Morkam's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Morkam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morkam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Morkam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Morkam. 100% of Morkam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Morkam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Morkam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morkam census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 50 immigration records available for the last name Morkam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Morkam. For the veterans among your Morkam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morkam lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Morkam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Morkam in 1988 was 21, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morkam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morkam ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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